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A bear named “Yogi” was ejected from a USAF B-58 to test the Hustler’s escape capsule 54 years ago today

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B-58 Yogi“Yogi” was ejected at 35,000 feet, 870 mph. On Mar. 21, a 2-year old black bear named “Yogi” was ejected from a U.S. Air Force B-58 during tests of the Hustler’s escape capsule. The bear was ejected at 35,000 feet from the USAF bomber flying at supersonic speed (870 mph): “Yogi” survived the test and […]

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